airier; airiest
1
a
: of or relating to air : atmospheric
b
: high in the air : lofty
airy perches
c
: performed in air : aerial
airy leaps
3
4
a
: open to the free circulation of air
an airy room
b
: having openings or spaces
airy lacework
Examples of airy in a Sentence
The room is open, light, and airy.
He refused with an airy wave of his hand.
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Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 26 Jan. 2025
Blush is Life is light, airy, and definitely doesn't cake or settle into texture like other powder blushes tend to do.
—Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 23 Jan. 2025
The chicken bucket came with pickled sides and four original sauces: an airy cilantro mayo, a heavy-hitting honey mustard, a savory peppercorn parm and, my personal favorite, a gochujang BBQ.
—Brendan Le, People.com, 22 Jan. 2025
For the best outcome, pair your preferred deodorant with T-shirts made from airy and comfortable fabrics such as linen, cotton, bamboo, or gauze, which are all among the most lightweight and breathable materials.
—Emily Hochberg, Travel + Leisure, 22 Jan. 2025
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“Airy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/airy. Accessed 29 Jan. 2025.
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airy
adjective
ˈa(ə)r-ē 
ˈe(ə)r-
airier; airiest
1
a
: of or relating to air : atmospheric
b
: high in the air : lofty
airy perches
c
: performed in air
airy leaps
2
: lacking a sound or solid basis
airy romance
3
a
: light and graceful in movement and manner
an airy dancer
b
: extremely light, delicate, or refined
an airy perfume
4
: open to the air : breezy
an airy room
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